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I have a red pimple at the top of my cheek. no matter what it doesn't come to a head nor dries up. what should i do? and why it happened?

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Dr. Kevin Artl answered

Mucocele: This is seen pretty often by dentists. It usually is a blocked salivary gland. If you keep biting it an oral surgeon can remove it and is an easy procedure.

Answered 2/21/2013

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A member asked:

I have a red pimple at the top of my cheek. no matter what it doesn't come to a head nor dries up. what should i do? and why it happened?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kevin Artl answered

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